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Highlights This Week
- Principal's Message - Please note information about Movie Night
- Equity Team
- Student Wellness Team
- Bus Drivers Needed
- Technology Updates: Digital Citizenship & Well-Being Week
- PTA News
- Important Dates
Tree Planting at GBW!
Last Friday our GBW students helped plant ten trees donated by the Urban Forestry Division of Fairfax County. It was a beautiful day for planting and to learn the benefits of tree planting for the environment.
One benefit? Shade! Both students and staff look forward to the day when these trees will provide shade on hot days.
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 Loving Our New Picnic Tables!
Thank you to the FCPS Facilities/Grounds Department who was able to provide us with five new picnic tables. Our students have already had a chance to enjoy some outdoor dining and outdoor learning opportunities.
 Movie Night Tomorrow- Time Change
The fun will begin at 6 p.m. with $1 concessions, and spiritwear will be available for purchase. We’ll be showing Toy Story at 6:30 p.m. Admission is FREE!
Bring your blankets/chairs to have a fun night outside on the GBW blacktop.
Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid Form
This important form is being sent home today with all students. Please be on the lookout for this form in your child's backpack. We ask that you complete, sign and return the form by November 5.
Information from this survey can result in millions of dollars in additional grant funds each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
Ms. Alabi, GBW fourth grade teacher, will be facilitating a new club for students starting October 15.
Equity Team is a great new club for 3rd-6th graders! The Equity Team is an educational group that will discuss issues that concern our students. This group will help build a strong equitable community of learners where students are empowered and encouraged to help others.
As a member of the Equity Team you will:
- Attend monthly meetings
- Help us grow and maintain a welcoming GBW community for everyone
- Discuss student issues with an open mind and listen to the ideas of others
- Participate in developing creative and innovative ideas that connect all people in our GBW community
We will meet one Friday each month from 8:15am- 9:00am in the cafeteria. Meeting dates are 10/15, 11/5, 12/10, 1/14, 2/11, 3/11, 4/15, 5/13.
Click here for flyer
SPACE IS LIMITED, so sign up today!
https://forms.gle/iGfyR41cwibrJwL47
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Ms. Flannagan (School Counselor), Ms. Frostick (Special Education Teacher), and Ms. Picinich (School Psychologist) will be hosting a new club for students beginning Friday, October 22nd.
The Student Wellness Team is a fun interactive club for students GRADES 3-6. Students will learn relaxation skills, health and wellness, mindfulness, and gratitude. Students will practice mindful techniques including yoga, learn about how the brain works, and understand the importance of gratitude.
A beautiful day begins with a beautiful mindset
This club will meet one Friday each month from 8:15 a.m.-9:00 a.m. in the gym.
Meeting dates are: 10/22, 11/12, 12/17, 1/28, 2/18, 3/18, 4/22, 5/20.
SPACE IS LIMITED, so sign up today by clicking this link
News from FCPS Transportation:
New Incentive - New drivers will receive a $3,000 signing bonus - $1,500 after consecutive employment of 90 workdays, and $1,500 will be given after the first 180 working days (paid school days) if the driver receives a satisfactory yearly evaluation and is recommended for continued employment with FCPS Office of Transportation Services.
New Hourly Rate for School Bus Drivers - We are also excited to share that the hourly pay for bus drivers has increased to $22.91!
A $1,000 recruiting bonus is available for any FCPS or Fairfax County employee who recruits a school bus driver. Certain conditions apply. Applicants must be able to pass hiring and training standards and must drive for a minimum of 90 school days. For more information, contact the Applicant Center - Connie Lovejoy at 571-423-3023.
See link below for our flyer.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L_9M8uQqHUC6fyux7VOrpld86SZL0W5P/view?usp=sharing
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Digital Citizenship Week kicks off next week! We’ll be doing daily activities that promote students' well-being as well as having Spirit Days to support our daily theme. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on how they can use technology to be a positive influence in their community.
Let’s Duct Tape Mr. Blount!!
Are you ready to duct-tape Principal Blount to the wall of the school lobby? Well, that’s what we’re going to do … IF we reach our fundraising goal of $5,000 by October 15 (the same day as Movie Night)!
We have $1200 to raise, just HALF of our GBW families to join the PTA to make this happen!!!
Every dollar raised will directly support our staff, students, and school.
Please consider joining the PTA if you haven't already. All proceeds directly support our school. Here's the link to register: https://gbwpta.ptboard.com/formvw?store=1784&form=8. It will take no more than 2 minutes to join!
 Adopt-A-Highway Fall Cleanup SUCCESS!
The GBW PTA has adopted Stringfellow Road between Poplar Tree Road and Point Pleasant Drive through the VA Department of Transportation Adopt-A-Highway program. On Indigenous Peoples Day, the GBW PTA hosted its second cleanup of GBW school grounds and Stringfellow Road.
The most common items of litter included candy/food wrappers, cigarette ends, and paper face masks. The most unusual litter items included a pair of pants and stuffing from a teddy bear.
Unfortunately, we are at risk of this GBW PTA initiative ending in the spring without a parent volunteer to continue leading this effort. If you are interested in co-chairing Adopt a Highway for the remainder of this school year and taking over as Adopt a Highway chair next school year, please e-mail jenmanaloto@gmail.com
Thank you to our wonderful parents, students, siblings, and staff for helping keep our earth clean. We hope you'll join us again in the spring for our Earth Day cleanup of GBW and Stringfellow Road!
CFA Spirit Night
Thanks to everyone who picked up chicken from Chick-fil-A two weeks ago! We earned $440 for GBW PTA.
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Family Movie Night - October 15
Join us for Family Movie Night on Friday, October 15th! We’ll be showing Toy Story at 6:30 p.m. Admission is FREE! The fun will begin at 6 p.m. with $1 concessions, and spiritwear will be available for purchase.
Bring your blankets/chairs to have a fun night outside on the GBW blacktop.
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Reflections Art Contest
Deadline has been extended to October 22
Do you enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections!
This year’s theme, “I Will Change the World By...,” calls for your own unique interpretation through the arts. Please see the rules for entering here.
Entries are due by October 22!
Submissions can be made online here: https://form.jotform.com/212634675296161
Click here for flyer.
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Moe’s Spirit Night - October 21, 3-7pm
Come to Moe’s in Chantilly on October 21 from 3-7pm to help raise money for GBW PTA! Get your burritos and Moe’s will donate 20% of your meal purchase to GBW PTA! Please show the flyer on your mobile device in order to make sure we get credit!
Click here for flyer.
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Color Run: Save the Date!!
The PTA is planning a fun Color Run on Saturday, Nov 6, 2:00 p.m. at GBW.
Mark your calendars!
Event details are coming home today in Thursday folders. Look for the Color Run flyer.
Amazon Smile
When you shop at smile.amazon.com, do you know they donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to your favorite charitable organization—no fees, no extra cost? It is quick and easy to set it up.
Go to this link to set up the process. (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/homepage?q=Greenbriar+West+PTA )
This will lead you to select “Greenbriar West Elem PTA.” From there, follow the instructions.
Friday, October 15
Movie Night, 6:00 p.m. (Movie begins at 6:30 p.m.)
Deadline for Reflections entries
Thursday, October 21
Moe's Spirit Night, 3-7 p.m.
Virtual PTA Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 22
Deadline for Reflections entries
Friday, October 29
2 Hour Student Early Release
Saturday, November 6
Color Run and Let me Run!
Thursday, November 11
Veterans Day
2 Hour Student Early Release
Wednesday-Friday, November 24-26
Thanksgiving Holiday
Thursday, January 20
Virtual PTA Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 17
Virtual PTA Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 24
Virtual PTA Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 21
Virtual PTA Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 19
Virtual PTA Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
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